NextNW Expert Panel Interview: AI in Advertising & Marketing
On January 21st, 2026, NextNW hosted a panel of AI experts and asked a host of questions from the advertising, marketing and creative industry perspective.…
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Q&A with Josh Barrett of Matchstick Legal: Building a Legal Playbook for Creative Agencies
As the creative agency landscape becomes more complex, shaped by AI, shifting scopes, remote teams, and evolving client expectations, the legal foundation behind the work…
Portland Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Recap
Our 2025 Annual Holiday Party was downright UGLY! You heard us. More than 80 people showed up to Migration Brewing on Mississippi decked out in…
Idaho Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore PR in the Era of Generative Search
This was originally published in the Idaho Business Review. It’s being republished here with the permission of the author, Caitlin Copple. Copple is the co-founder…
A Conversation with Seth Godin on Strategy, Choice & Change
As NextNW prepares to welcome Seth Godin for a live fireside chat on March 3, we sat down with him to explore the ideas behind…
Webinar Preview: The Systems You Need to Scale Your Agency — A Conversation with Jason Swenk
NextNW is excited to welcome Jason Swenk — renowned agency advisor, podcaster,and founder of Agency Mastery 360 — for a special webinar on Tuesday, February…
NextNW 2025: A Year in Review
As we wrap up 2025, it’s an ideal opportunity to reflect back on my first year as Executive Director of NextNW (formerly ThinkNW and SEMpdx). It’s…
The Agency of the Future is AI-infused
When I joined the marketing agency world in 1994, I was enamored by the energy, big brands, and happy hours. Back then, being part of…
The NextNW Open Image Gallery!
It was a day to remember at Rose City Golf Club! Scroll down to out the highlights from our 2025 NextNW Open and be sure…
Viant: Advancing the Future of Advertising for Agencies and Brands
As the media and advertising ecosystem undergoes rapid transformation, Viant continues to lead the way in helping brands, agencies, and media partners succeed in a…